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Post Hole Diggers That Fit the John Deere 3038E
3 of 7 post hole diggers fit by the makers’ ratings, 1 fit with one thing to check, and 3 don’t. Each is checked against the 3038E’s 30 PTO hp, a Category 1 hitch and 1,356 lb lift at 24 in.
Answer
What Size Post Hole Digger Fits a 3038E
By the published numbers, the 3038E handles post hole diggers listed below. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (3).
Titan Standard Series 60 HP Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for up to 60 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 237 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
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Land Pride PD15 Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Land Pride rates it for 20–40 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 161 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Dealer price sold through Land Pride dealers
Sold online and fits: Titan Standard Series 60 HP Post Hole Digger, $1,099.97
Check price at PalletForks.com →Specs at Land Pride →Woods PD35.30 Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Woods rates it for 20–35 PTO HP. The 3038E has 30 PTO HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 178 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Dealer price sold through Woods dealers
Sold online and fits: Titan Standard Series 60 HP Post Hole Digger, $1,099.97
Check price at PalletForks.com →Specs at Woods →Titan Pro Series Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 25–60 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 282 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
- Hydraulics Needs 1 rear remote (hydraulic ram). John Deere: deere.com spec lists 'Number of Rear SCVs: 2' with no standard/optional split.
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Not a fit
Post Hole Diggers the 3038E Can’t Run
These are outside the 3038E’s published specs. The reason is listed on each one.
Titan Standard Series 30 HP Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for up to 30 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 148 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
$1,139.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com
3.6 of 5 from 22 reviews at PalletForks.com (all sizes in that listing)
Check price at PalletForks.com →- PalletForks.com $1,139.97
Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.
Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Land Pride rates it for 15–30 tractor HP. The 3038E has 37 engine HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 120 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Dealer price sold through Land Pride dealers
Specs at Land Pride →Woods PD25.20 Post Hole Digger
- Horsepower Woods rates it for 15–25 PTO HP. The 3038E has 30 PTO HP, above the maximum the maker rates it for.
- 3-point hitch Category 1 implement on a Category 1 hitch.
- Lift capacity It weighs 177 lb plus the auger. The 3038E lifts 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
- PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 3038E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Dealer price sold through Woods dealers
Specs at Woods →The numbers used
3038E Specs Used to Check Post Hole Diggers
| Engine HP | 37 hp [1] |
|---|---|
| PTO HP | 30 hp [2] |
| 3-point hitch | Category 1 [2] |
| Lift at the lift points | Not published |
| Lift 24 in behind the lift points | 1,356 lb [2] |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm [2] |
| Rear remotes, standard | Not published |
How the check works
Horsepower is checked against the range the implement maker publishes, using PTO HP or engine HP the way the maker states it. Weight is checked against the 3-point lift 24 in behind the lift points, where an implement's weight sits. Anything the maker does not publish is shown as unknown, not estimated.
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Questions
3038E and Post Hole Diggers: Common Questions
What size post hole digger fits a John Deere 3038E?
By the published numbers, the 3038E handles post hole diggers listed below. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (3).
What should I check before putting a post hole digger on a John Deere 3038E?
Needs 1 rear remote (hydraulic ram). John Deere: deere.com spec lists 'Number of Rear SCVs: 2' with no standard/optional split.
Is the John Deere 3038E heavy enough to lift a post hole digger?
John Deere rates the 3038E at 1,356 lb 24 in behind the lift points. The post hole diggers on this site weigh 120 to 282 lb.
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